Don't Go Into Your First Ever Night Shift Without This Advice
This night shift game is tough. Particularly if you've never done it before. The only way to truly survive the grueling 3rd shift routine is to prepare, be disciplined and find a structure that works for you. Emma covers the things you should think about when you see "Night Shift" written on your roster.
0:32. Getting your body accustomed to the night shift
2:07. Advice for rotating shift workers and preparing your body
3:17. How to stay awake
3:47. Meal Preparation
4:40. Social considerations
7:40. Creating a night shift friendly bedroom
9:15. Transport considerations
9:53. Vitamin D
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